Caught in the Snare — page 22: what you’re looking at

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Joe Smith. “Stanley, by all that’s wonderful!” exclaimed Nugent, in unbounded astonishment. ~The major’s brow grew dark as night; but the young man, in his excitement, scarcely seemed to notice him. | “What has happened? Where is Edith?” was his first demand. “Young man, will you be good enough to tell us what sent you here?” said the major sternly, stepping forward. | . “Certainly, sir!’ said Fred, with a stiff bow; “this singular note.” . And he drew forth a letter, and handed it to the major, who opened it and read: ‘Ride, ride for your life to Percival Hall. She whom you love is in the power of your rival. _He has carried her off by force. Take the road to the north, near the village of R. are the nine . woods, where an old mansion of De Lisle’s is (})|\ fe situated, There you will find Edith Percival. A “FE. S., Hermit of the Cliffs.” “Let us start instantly !”’ exclaimed the major. “Every moment is precious.” “You had better follow the directions of the hermit, and remain here,” said Nugent. ‘We three, with one or two friends, will be enough. De Lisle’s men are in all probability far enough from their leader, who feels too secure in his re- treat to dread a visit from us. Besides, I have Nein, comicbooks.com